This is not
an all-inclusive list of what is restricted or prohibited at SLAC.
Please also see the
Software Use Policy for general
guidelines.

Restricted Software

The following products are allowed but have specific
restrictions.

Skype is allowed
only if you completely exit from the
program when you're done using it. If left on, your computer will
become a Skype Supernode and you will be required to disable
and/or uninstall Skype.

Any software identified as "Freeware" or
"Shareware" whose EULA specifically states NOT for use on
Government/commercial systems should not be loaded on SLAC computer
systems.

Any software that contains Personally Identifiable
Information (PII) that has not been specifically approved by OCIO
must not be installed on any SLAC computer systems. e.g. TurboTax,
TAxACT, H&R Block At Home, CompleteTax, QuickenPro, etc.

Unauthorized use of tools that interfere with
information resources (e. g. port scanners or vulnerability
scanners), tools that crack passwords, encryption keys, license
keys, etc., and use of tools to gain unauthorized access may result
in disciplinary or legal action. Authorization must come from the
CIO and is normally only granted to members of the SLAC computer
security team.

Any system found running prohibited software will be required to
remove the software immediately. Some systems, depending on the
software found running on it, will be required to be completely
rebuilt to ensure the system is "clean" (not compromised).

P2P or Filesharing: This software is completely
prohibited at SLAC. Some examples of software product names which
are P2P or filesharing are eMule, Gnutella, LimeWire, and Kazaa.
Many other products are P2P or filesharing but they are not
specifically listed here. All are prohibited.

ZoneAlarm (free version): The EULA specifically states that
government and educational institutions cannot use the free
version of ZoneAlarm.